How far is Nairobi from Gulu?
The distance between Gulu (Gulu Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gulu (ULU) to Nairobi (WIL) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 55 minutes.
Gulu Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Gulu to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gulu to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 423.209 miles
- 681.089 kilometers
- 367.758 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 424.016 miles
- 682.387 kilometers
- 368.460 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Gulu to Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Gulu Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gulu and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Gulu to Nairobi generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gulu to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Gulu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gulu |
| Country: | Uganda  |
| IATA Code: | ULU |
| ICAO Code: | HUGU |
| Coordinates: | 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E |
| Destination | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |